駅から僅か数分の距離だ。
It is only a few minutes' walk from the station.
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Example sentences
駅前には数人の警察官が立っていた。
Several police officers were standing in front of the station.
今回の試験は、過去最高の受験者数を突破した。
The number of applicants for this exam exceeded the record in the past.
あと数センチで手が届きそうだ。
I can almost reach it in a few more centimeters.
二人は数年前から真剣な交際を続けている。
The two have been in a serious relationship for several years.
Usage Notes
Used as a prefix meaning 'several' or 'a few' (typically 2-6), or as a noun meaning 'number'.
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